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Hera Hyeonseo Lee's findings in New Media & Society explain how the structural forces of large tech companies make it difficult for individuals to focus, read, and engage in democracy.
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Binghamton University, New York, United States
Who
Hera Hyeonseo Lee, a Binghamton University doctoral student
What
Hera Hyeonseo Lee's findings in New Media & Society explain how the structural forces of large tech companies make it difficult for individuals to focus, read, and engage in democracy.
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Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:20:01 GMT · 4h 24m ago
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Binghamton University, New York, United States ·
Why
Tech platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube monetize human attention to sustain their value on the stock market, leading to cognitive decomposition, or 'brain rot.'
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This research suggests that the profit-driven architecture of corporate finance in major tech companies contributes to widespread cognitive shifts, potentially eroding critical thinking skills and negatively impacting democratic engagement globally, leading to calls for regulatory solutions mirroring financial risk-taking oversight.
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